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Attack ChainAIDerived

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  1. Access
    Authenticate to D-Link NAS web interface
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted request to /cgi-bin/gui_mgr.cgi
  3. Execution
    Trigger stack-based buffer overflow in cgi_myfavorite_del_user or cgi_myfavorite_verify
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Stack buffer bounds checking
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

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Exploitation Conditions

Valid user credentials required for authentication to D-Link NAS web interface. Vulnerable models: DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320, DNS-320L, DNS-320LW, DNS-321, DNR-322L, DNS-323, DNS-325, DNS-326, DNS-327L, DNR-326, DNS-340L, DNS-343, DNS-345, DNS-726-4, DNS-1100-4, DNS-1200-05, DNS-1550-04 with firmware before 20260205.

Impact

This represents a high real-world risk based on multiple factors: CVSS 8.8 (High) with network attack vector requiring only low privileges and no user interaction. The CVSS vector shows E:P (Proof-of-concept exists) confirming exploitability. While not currently in CISA KEV, the public POC availability significantly increases risk. The vulnerability is automatable (AV:N/AC:L) and has high technical impact (C:H/I:H/A:H). Authentication requirement (PR:L) provides minimal protection as many NAS devices use weak/default credentials. This is a priority patch given the combination of public exploit, network accessibility, and critical data typically stored on NAS devices.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with valid credentials (potentially default or weak passwords common on NAS devices) can remotely send specially crafted requests to the /cgi-bin/gui_mgr.cgi endpoint, triggering the buffer overflow in the favorite user management functions. This allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the CGI process, potentially leading to full device compromise, data theft, or use as a pivot point into the network. The public POC (https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/D-Link8/vuln_163/163.md) provides working exploit code, making attacks trivial for even low-skilled adversaries.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DNS storage appliances (DNS-120, DNS-340L, DNS-1200-05 and others) through the /cgi-bin/gui_mgr.cgi endpoint allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve code execution. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. Affected firmware versions are dated up to February 5, 2026.

RemediationAI

No official patches are currently available from D-Link. Immediate mitigations include: 1) Disable remote access to the device management interface, 2) Place devices behind a firewall blocking external access to the CGI interface, 3) Monitor for suspicious authentication attempts and CGI requests to /cgi-bin/gui_mgr.cgi, 4) Consider replacing end-of-life models with supported alternatives. Check D-Link support site for future firmware updates addressing this CVE.

Affected VersionsENISA

DNS-1550-04 20260205
DNR-322L 20260205
DNS-120 20260205
DNS-327L 20260205
DNS-1200-05 20260205
DNS-326 20260205
DNS-321 20260205
DNS-320LW 20260205
DNR-202L 20260205
DNS-320 20260205
DNS-345 20260205
DNR-326 20260205
DNS-1100-4 20260205
DNS-343 20260205
DNS-315L 20260205
DNS-320L 20260205
DNS-325 20260205
DNS-340L 20260205
DNS-726-4 20260205
DNS-323 20260205

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow) affects the CGI binary gui_mgr.cgi in D-Link NAS devices, specifically in functions that handle user favorite management. The affected products span 20 different D-Link NAS models including DNS-120, DNS-320 series, DNS-340L, DNR series, and enterprise models like DNS-1550-04. All versions up to firmware date 20260205 are vulnerable. Stack buffer overflows occur when input data exceeds allocated buffer space on the stack, potentially overwriting return addresses and enabling code execution.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Mar 16, 2026 - 14:53 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 16, 2026 - 04:02 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320, DNS-320L, DNS-320LW, DNS-321, DNR-322L, DNS-323, DNS-325, DNS-326, DNS-327L, DNR-326, DNS-340L, DNS-343, DNS-345, DNS-726-4, DNS-1100-4, DNS-1200-05 and DNS-1550-04 up to 20260205. This vulnerability affects the function cgi_myfavorite_del_user/cgi_myfavorite_verify of the file /cgi-bin/gui_mgr.cgi. Performing a manipulation results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

D-Link NAS devices are vulnerable to a high-severity buffer overflow attack that allows authenticated users to take complete control of affected systems. Organizations using these devices face immediate risk of data theft, system compromise, and operational disruption, especially since working exploit code is publicly available and no patch currently exists.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Disable CGI management interface if not actively required; implement network segmentation to restrict access to NAS devices from untrusted networks; deploy WAF or reverse proxy rules to block requests to vulnerable CGI endpoints (cgi_myfavorite_del_user, cgi_myfavorite_verify); enforce strong authentication and monitor administrative access logs; disable remote management access and require VPN for any required administration; implement intrusion detection signatures for exploitation attempts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 76% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

64
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold.

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